Reconciliation

What a surprise- "moderate" Abbas, sponsored by millions of dollars, military training and weaponry by the Bush administration, is once again buddying up to Hamas.

Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas has met Hamas officials for the first time since the militant group's takeover of the Gaza Strip in June.

So much for all that effort made by the US to bolster Fatah so that they would be able to counteract Hamas- all that money (American tax-payers' money don't forget) has been thrown away as Abbas demonstrates that he has no intention whatsoever of doing anything other than bringing Hamas back into the fold.

The meeting, at the presidential compound in Ramallah, included former Hamas Deputy PM Nasserdine al-Shaer.

"This will contribute to strengthening our relationship, and lay the basis for national unity," said one of the participants, Hamas' Hussein Abu Quaik.

Any guesses how long it it will take for US arms and cash to make its way directly into the hands of terrorists Hamas? And will anyone be held accountable for the US funding and arming a organisation that they themselves declare terrorists?